since this is what my mantel looked like last week (here), andthis is what it looked like the week before that (here), I am linking to Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday. Since I keep it real on this blog, I’m also sharing a picture of what this season is REALLY about at my house!Yikes! A lot of packing up Christmas is going on, and it may be going on for awhile. I’m moving kind of really slow this year. Can you believe I just showed you that picture?Our grandson is still having good days and bad days, so please keep Cooper in your prayers.Thank you for visiting my blog. laurie

Well I did far less this year because I did not want to pack it away and it might have been up until March because, we are snowbirds, complete with RV :-) and will be departing in about a week if the weather holds for parts south. So, getting a look while we are still home and admiring your ambition with all the decorating. Lovely stuff all of it!

Laurie, your little snow birds make me smile. I didn't put out my snowmen this holiday, so I think they will come out to play for January. It is a shock to pack it all away.........and a lot of work. ;-)~ Sarah

I love that Lenox pattern, Laurie! It says winter without shouting it out. :-) I'm glad you kept it real and showed us the room in its transition stage. I was too afraid to do that. I had 40+ bins and boxes all over, garland strewn, pine needles on the floor, dust bunnies scampering around it all! LOL Hope Cooper rallies and gets much better. xo Sue

First - Your Grandson is definitely still in my prayers. I always look forward to seeing what you do with your decorations. I need a good dose of your talent and motivation.Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

I loved seeing your snowbirds mantel. And your keep it real photo still shows that your room looks warm and welcoming. I understand the need for transition. My rooms look so blah right now, not at all the look that many bloggers have achieved this week since Christmas. I've really got to work on that next week.

Thank you so much for putting Zachary on your prayer list. I will let you know when my sister tells me more as they know more. Cooper is still in our prayers and that name has become precious in my thoughts.

The Nativity is what the season is about and your display is beautiful. We INVITE Santa to come to our house and yet my 1977 manager scene is my favorite thing to get out of my umpteen bins. My best friend gave me the first three pieces and we added to it for the next five years. Your 'disassemble' looks as bad as my house right now! It is so sad...I leave snowmen up for January.

Thanks for keeping it real!!! Love that china and love the mantle for winter. Isn't that what its all about...what pleases you and makes you smile??? Winter is long and harsh by us and I keep snowmen, cones, pine branches and some trinkets out for cheer.....

For one thing, I think the snowbird theme for January is inspired! I love the idea, and it IS a great transition. For another... thanks for keeping it real. I need to know that it's as hard to put it all up for others as for me.

My grandmother used to say, "Pains to be beautiful". I think it applies to prettying up the home too!

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